Moses Simon Commends Young Eagles After Russia Draw
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon praised Nigeria's young players following their 3-3 comeback draw against Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Nigeria initially led through Kelechi Iheanacho but fell behind 3-1 after Russia scored three goals.
The Super Eagles fought back in the second half, with debutant Peter Edokpolor reducing the deficit and Akor Adams scoring an equaliser in stoppage time. Head coach Éric Chelle utilized the match to assess his squad, as nine players made their senior international debuts, with only six starters having prior experience with the Super Eagles.
Simon, one of the few experienced players, commended the young players for their character and composure, stating on X that they showed real strength in a tough atmosphere. He expressed optimism for the team's future, noting the talent and courage displayed.
The draw served as a positive response after Nigeria's previous 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
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